"Official" 2016 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Trick or Treat Fun

[FoxC63]

We typically go down the last week of September but this year will be mostly the first week of October. I knew October was when a lot of schools start getting Fall break, but thought it was later in the month. Is Florida's Fall break start the first weekend in October? We are going to the party on 9/30 which is a Friday and was wondering if we will see much bigger crowds. I know Sunday is supposed to be the best day to attend, but we have friends coming down for the weekend just to do MNSSHP and Universal's Horror Nights. Thanks!

It's not just FL that gets Fall breaks but here's something to read from WDWprep which gives a brief breakdown.
Link:http://wdwprepschool.com/disney-world-crowd-calendar-for-the-2016-2017-school-year/#October

And I don't really agree with her stating the last few weeks in October sees lower crowds, we're only able to travel at this time and find the parks and parties to be very crowded. Also in the 2015 Official MNSSHP you'll read both negative and positive experiences for Oct. parties. Honestly we've had wonderful experiences, but it is crowded and having a great plan helps out tremendously... as does a little patience.

 

[FoxC63]

We don't get fall break in South FL (Miami dade county) just a 3 day weekend first week of Oct and then off again on the 12th. Would be nice to get a fall break! I know alachua county (Gainesville area)doesn't get fall break either. Don't know about the rest of FL though. I think many schools in GA get fall break.

We have never had a fall break here in MI I have to pull DS from Jr. High during our vacation. Then in mid October he has one day off due to parent conference/teacher conference so it's not like we can take a quick trip to WDW. The elementary schools only get half day off on Halloween. But I don't know about other states.

I've read that FL schools are out on Oct 28th is this true for Miami Dade County and Gainesville?

 

[Shroog]

I was at last night's party and I can confirm that they cut Jack Sparrow's line right around 10:30pm.

Thank you!

 

[MinnieMSue]

One week from today we fly in and attend the Halloween party! We haven't been there in years for Halloween! My daughter's birthday is Oct 1 and she is so excited to be celebrating it in Disney again! She will turn 13! She is going as Queen of Hearts ( more Disbound than a costume) and I am just wearing an old Halloween party Tshirt.

 

[Cluelyss]

I just realized I will be at the first party for October! What might be different based on other years?

First parade moves from 8:30 to 8:15.

First Hocus Pocus show moves from 8:00 to 7:45.

 

[RJstanis]

Good morning, just a quick follow-up.

Can't remember if I stated or not that I went to GS the day after our rained out party on Sunday, and was able to receive tickets for the Tues party. They tried to defend that activities happened at 1130 but were gracious to give tickets after that. My recommendation is kind, courteous, but plead your case. After CM spoke to someone else, I was able to get the tickets. I could not do it over the phone, and had to be at MK GS to get it. The first time I didn't have everyones bands and was told by that CM to come back with all of them and I would be fine. The second time I went back I only had 5 out of 6 and the different CM just gave me the gift card style tickets.

We had plans on Tuesday with a HS/AK, but left AK to the party at 8pm to see the stuff we missed. Being that we already had a full day and it was our last day there we wanted to relax.

Suggestions:
-Headless Horseman shot: we arrived at 845pm and you could hear the parade passing by. There was zero wait for this picture then.
-When we walked by Hitchhiking Ghost Magic Shot, there was zero wait around 11pm. That's how it was on Sunday before first parade too. Before or during parade seems to be the best time?
-Halloween Talking Mickey: after we walked in, there was zero wait for him and Tinkerbell during the parade
-We grabbed a spot for the projection show and fireworks in the HUB lawn where Wishes is usually reserved. We were there by 945 to a wide open lawn. By about 10ish it had filled up a decent amount, but still tons of spots once everything started. Just about everyone could sprawl out however they wanted comfortably, so it was a very nice spot to be in. Bring ponchos to lay on for wet grass.
-Due to earlier rain, no Headless Horseman all night on Tuesday
-Tues party didnt feel any less crowded than Sundays
-All characters appeared to have long waits throughout the night, but we left by 11ish

 

[monique5]

First parade moves from 8:30 to 8:15.

First Hocus Pocus show moves from 8:00 to 7:45.

Yes! All on Post 1.

 

[monique5]

Good morning, just a quick follow-up.

Can't remember if I stated or not that I went to GS the day after our rained out party on Sunday, and was able to receive tickets for the Tues party. They tried to defend that activities happened at 1130 but were gracious to give tickets after that. My recommendation is kind, courteous, but plead your case. After CM spoke to someone else, I was able to get the tickets. I could not do it over the phone, and had to be at MK GS to get it. The first time I didn't have everyones bands and was told by that CM to come back with all of them and I would be fine. The second time I went back I only had 5 out of 6 and the different CM just gave me the gift card style tickets.

We had plans on Tuesday with a HS/AK, but left AK to the party at 8pm to see the stuff we missed. Being that we already had a full day and it was our last day there we wanted to relax.

Suggestions:
-Headless Horseman shot: we arrived at 845pm and you could hear the parade passing by. There was zero wait for this picture then.
-When we walked by Hitchhiking Ghost Magic Shot, there was zero wait around 11pm. That's how it was on Sunday before first parade too. Before or during parade seems to be the best time?
-Halloween Talking Mickey: after we walked in, there was zero wait for him and Tinkerbell during the parade
-We grabbed a spot for the projection show and fireworks in the HUB lawn where Wishes is usually reserved. We were there by 945 to a wide open lawn. By about 10ish it had filled up a decent amount, but still tons of spots once everything started. Just about everyone could sprawl out however they wanted comfortably, so it was a very nice spot to be in. Bring ponchos to lay on for wet grass.
-Due to earlier rain, no Headless Horseman all night on Tuesday
-Tues party didnt feel any less crowded than Sundays
-All characters appeared to have long waits throughout the night, but we left by 11ish

Thanks for the update! Glad you were able to enjoy some of the things you missed at your 1st party.

 

[RJstanis]

Also saw Zero and Mickey popcorn buckets at the stand across from Country Bears

 

[mdb78]

We have never had a fall break here in MI I have to pull DS from Jr. High during our vacation. Then in mid October he has one day off due to parent conference/teacher conference so it's not like we can take a quick trip to WDW. The elementary schools only get half day off on Halloween. But I don't know about other states.

I've read that FL schools are out on Oct 28th is this true for Miami Dade County and Gainesville?

Nope, there is school on the 28th down here and in Alachua county too.

 

[KMH79]

Question about character meeting. The only characters my children are interested in is Winnie the Pooh and Minnie, Daisy, & Donald. Would we be able to line up around 6:15 after doing some rides for Winnie and then have a somewhat decent line for Minnie. My kids are young so they cannot stand in more than long line without some heavy duty bribing.

 

[DisneyLove2015]

One more week until our Party date!!!!! Three more nights until we leave!!! So excited!!!!

 

[DisneyLove2015]

Question about character meeting. The only characters my children are interested in is Winnie the Pooh and Minnie, Daisy, & Donald. Would we be able to line up around 6:15 after doing some rides for Winnie and then have a somewhat decent line for Minnie. My kids are young so they cannot stand in more than long line without some heavy duty bribing.

How old are your kids? We found that a small travel sized magnadoodle worked wonders for our son from when he was 2-7 while waiting in line or at a restaurant. Just an idea
No idea about the characters since we haven't gone yet. I'm pretty positive people have posted in previous years that they lined up for Pooh prior to 7. hopefully someone can chime in.

 

[tizzant]

Question about character meeting. The only characters my children are interested in is Winnie the Pooh and Minnie, Daisy, & Donald. Would we be able to line up around 6:15 after doing some rides for Winnie and then have a somewhat decent line for Minnie. My kids are young so they cannot stand in more than long line without some heavy duty bribing.

If the characters aren't bribes enough don't do'em

 

[HollyMD]

Anyone know what time we should line up for Cpn Jack?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Question about character meeting. The only characters my children are interested in is Winnie the Pooh and Minnie, Daisy, & Donald. Would we be able to line up around 6:15 after doing some rides for Winnie and then have a somewhat decent line for Minnie. My kids are young so they cannot stand in more than long line without some heavy duty bribing.

I would line up for pooh and gang at 615, like you were thinking. These guys take long breaks throughout the night and their line is always long. Minnie Daisy and donald may have a longish wait by the time you get over there, but their breaks only take a minute then they are right back out.

So yes, much better idea to do pooh first, then hustle quickly to the ducks and Minnie.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Anyone have any experience doing jack and Sally them going to the dwarves? When does the dwarves line get bad?

 

[Cluelyss]

Anyone have any experience doing jack and Sally them going to the dwarves? When does the dwarves line get bad?

Heard dwarfs get bad b/w 5:30 and 6:00. If you are one of the first to meet Jack & Sally and head right there you should still be done with the dwarfs close to 7. Have read a few successful reports on this strategy from the early parties.

 

[star04]

As far as Pooh and Minnie, does anyone know what time they start meeting?

 

[elizabethswan]

As far as Pooh and Minnie, does anyone know what time they start meeting?

why did this question make me laugh? just conjured up images of them sneaking around together, lol !